Branch History
He is recognized as the father of the Canadian Signalling Corps.
Who is Bruce Carruthers?
She currently holds the position of Colonel-in-Chief for the C&E Branch.
Who is Princess Anne?
The Branch Flag consists of horizontal divisions of these official Branch Colours.
What are French Grey and Dark Blue?
As a general rule, these 3 topics are out of bounds at mess dinners.
What are religion, politics and work?
Wearing the old collar pins, the Jimmy and Sparks, these line up with the lapel seam.
What are Jimmy's wrists and ankles?
On this date, the first organized Signal Service in the entire British Commonwealth, The Canadian Signalling Corps, was formed.
What is 24 October, 1903?
She was the first Colonel-in-Chief for the C&E Branch from 1940 until her death in 1965.
Who is Princess Mary?
This Branch symbol was approved and given royal assent in October 1971.
What is the Branch Bradge? (Cap badge)
At the head table, the host sits in the middle with this person to their immediate right.
Who is the Guest of Honour?
When placing the new RCCS collar pins on your uniform, the beaver and blue flag face inward toward the body and these line up with the seam of your lapel.
What are the uppermost tip of the blue semaphore flag and the small divot/inset on the banner between the text "Velox" and "Versutus"?
In 1921, the Canadian Signalling Corps became this.
What is the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals?
The number of Reserve Communication Regiments in the CAF.
What is 10? (31-39, 41)
Though dating back to 1903, the Branch motto "Velox Versatus Vigilans" was not officially approved until this year.
What is 1991?
This is a time honoured tradition in which we have no tradition.
What is passing of the port?
A DP2 and PLQ qualified Signaller wears this particular trade badge on their lower right sleeve, 12cm from the sleeve to the end of the badge.
What is the badge with the crown?
The birthdate of the Communications and Electronics Branch.
What is 1 October, 1968?
The year in which our current Colonel-in-Chief was appointed.
What is 1977?
This is the number in which RCCS is ranked in the order of precedence.
What is 5th? (Behind the engineers and before the infantry)
This is the opening line to the Toast to Jimmy.
What is Magnus erat Pheidippides?
Presently, this is the only symbol that encompasses the entirety of the C&E Branch.
What is the C&E Branch Cap Badge?
He is recognized as the architect for the move of the RCCS to Kingston, ON, in 1937 and the infrastructure that remains there today.
Who is Colonel Forde?
He was appointed the first Colonel Commandant of the C&E Branch 18 August, 1948.
Who is Brigadier J.E. Genet, CBE, MC, CD?
The name given to the three trees located on Vimy Parade Square at CFSCE. The only trees located on a parade square in the entire commonwealth.
What is Knowlton Forest?
As a signaler at a Branch Dinner, at a minimum, you should stand for this many marches.
What is 7? (Loyal Toast, Colonel-in-Chief, Mercury March, Begone Dull Care, Ode to Joy, Regiment March, Toast to the Fallen.
When wearing No 2 Order of Dress (Mess Dress), RCCS NCM's up to MWO wear this color of cumberbund.
What is Midnight Blue?